Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Palau's History
Monday, August 30, 2010
Employee's Rock Island Tour
The group started out by going to the Milky Way, followed by a short trip to the famous Cemetery Cave, wherein the remains of the native Palauans ancestors layed to rest. The group snokled at the famous Clam Farm, Rose Garden and of course the trip will not fun if they didn't go to the famous Jelly Fish Lake.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Palau Diving Shop and Souvenirs
One of the biggest, if not the most complete shopping mall in the town area. This department store sells local handi crafts, t-shirts for tourists, fridge magnets and little souvenirs. On the ground floor, there is a supermarket selling mainly american and japanese food stuffs. Things are pretty expensive in Palau, similar to that of the US ( bear in mind that the US dollar is their local currency). Got a t-shirt and some fridge magnets.
Theme: Gifts
Address: Koror, town centre
Map of the Republic of Palau
This is by far the best map I have found in Palau. It has quite detailed maps of the islands especially of Babeldaob island where most maps only show the ring road. It covers all the main islands plus it has pictures and descriptions of some of the more notable sights. Another nice thing is that it has descpriptions of all the states and contacts for those states. I believe it cost $3.50 US and is endorsed by Belau Touristm Association.
Theme: Other
Red Rooster Beer
Back with my fascination of collecting beer and alcohol from foreign destinations (I don't know why, I never drink it). Palau now has it's very own brewed beer. It is called Red Rooster Beer an According to the label it is "Hand crafted in Palau from Fresh, pure, rain water 100% natural ingredients. Mor artificial preservatives or flavor." I believe there is 3 or 4 flavours and now there is starting to be a few souvenirs orientated around this beer. It costs the same as other beers on the island.
Theme: Food and Drink
Reef Hook
You've read about storyboards and other crafts, but the souvenir I can recommend is reef hook. You'll need it when diving in the strong current, you could rent it or even save yourself a couple of dollars by making one at home, but I'd suggest you buy one. Every dive shop sells them and it will be a nice remembrance of truly spectacular diving in Palau, even if most probably you will never need it again.
Theme: Sporting Goods
Palauan Money Beads
Palauan money beads are probably one of the more interesting bead necklaces I have came across. They were used as currency back in the day for common transactions. Today they are still used but in more traditional ceremonies such as births, weddings and deaths. The beads are not originally from Palau and are thought to come from the Indonesia/Malaysia region. Legend also have it that they came from a Yapese island. I found this to be one of the more decently priced gifts to give to the women you know.
Theme: Local craft
Wooden Story Boards
A few tourist souvenir shops carry story boards, and the jail does as well. The jail is not that much cheaper than the shops that we saw, but they do have the best selection and more detailed works. These boards are carved pieces of wood, often teh roots from the tree. there is often some kind of local story attached to the back along with the carver. They are not cheap so be warned. small ones MAY be able to be had for $30 and they go into the thousands.we bought one and hung it on the wall, very beautiful if you can afford it. $50-4000 USD most are around the $80-200 range.
Theme: Local Craft
EXPLORING AND DIVING PALAU
Sam's Tours, is another dive shop in Palau that offers diving, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing and land tours. They have some great guides that provide educational and environmental information about the locales. Sam's Tours uses small, fast narrow boats which carry 4~8 divers.
Splash, the dive shop attached to the Palau Pacific Resort is recommended. The equipment available for rental is of high quality, and either new or well maintained. The dive masters are also very experienced, responsible and know the dive sites very well. Angelo at Splash is highly recommended as a dive master especially if you have not dived in stronger currents. It should be noted that Splash runs a rather large, wide diveboat, containing 20+ divers.
Welcome to Fish 'n Fins
Welcome to the Fish 'n Fins website, home to Palau's leading dive and tour center. Established in 1972, we are the true pioneer dive operation in Palau. Fish 'n Fins was founded by one of Palau's first underwater explorers, Francis Toribiong. Fish 'n Fins Dive center along with the Ocean Hunter fleet of liveaboards is owned and run by Navot & Tova Bornovski. We have created this website so it can guide and answer many of your questions about diving and visiting Palau with Fish 'n Fins. Palau is not only about diving! Learn more about Rock Island Tours, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Land tours, Fishing trips and more. For more details and information please Contact us!
Antelope Dive Shop is located within the Palau Marine Club. We have five boats in the docking area within shouting distance of the hotel, just waiting for daily aqua tours. Aside from diving,sea kayak,fishing,rock island and city tours handled by our friendly staff,diving upgrade courses are also offered. We have all the facilities and equipment for diving. There is a rinsing station and gear storage area conveniently located at the docking area.Antelope T-Shirts for memento!The gift shop's ready with diving equipment and ornaments from Palau.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Airai Water Paradise Spa Benefits
BODY SCRUB (75MINUTES)
Glow with radiance after these exfoliating treatment. Our body scrub is not only for blood circulation but cleanses, moisturize and heal as well. Choice of body scrub: Seaweed, Coconut, Coffee, Turmeric or Tamarind. This treatment romove dead skin cells and make your skin smoother.
FOOT TREATMENT (45MINUTES)
The feet are first given a foothbath to cleanse and soften the skin before dead skin cells buffed off feet scrub and followed by a relaxing massage.
HAND TREATMENT (45MINUTES)
Hand scrub to cleanse and soften the skin. A relaxing hand massage completes the treatments.
NECK AND SHOULDER REFRESHING TREATMENT( 45 MINUTES)
To reduce stress and muscle aches focus in your neck and shoulder.
LOVE WAVE ( 180 MINUTES)
Aroma Therapy Massage followed by natural facial treatment and scalp massage. This also stimulates blood circulation and relieves tension, make your body relax and reduce pain. Inclusive of spa meal and spa drinks.
AIRAI DELIGHT (75MINUTES)
Combination of Swedish and reflexology massage. Neck, shoulder, foot and scalp massage. This massage is a unique blend uses thumb and palm from medium to strong pressure.
SPA GUESTS FEEDBACK
- Good Room. Relaxing atmosphere
Treatment very good. - The people were great.
- Quality of the massage was excellet!
- My blood circulation got better coz of hot stone.
- It was comfortable .I could laid back.
- I had feel good by the hot stone.
- Music should continue for the duration of the treatment.
- Asia's hands is strong & she did an excellent massage.
- Kind and outstanding service..
- I had feel great. If I come again to palau I also visit your spa.
- I couldn't understand english it would be better if you have japanese speaking staff.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Most Popular Restaurants in Koror
The Carp Restaurant is located right on the water in Malakal, part of Koror. Carp is not too far from Kramer’s CafĂ©, another of the popular restaurants in Koror. It is named Carp Restaurant because the folks that run the Carp Island Resort, in Palau’s Rock Islands, also own this restaurant. Yuri, the owner and the main cook of this restaurant is a Japanese woman who is very friendly and she can speak Palauan fluently. She is married to Itaro, who is half Palauan and half Japanese.Carp restaurant serves a tasty, varied menu but more likely Japanese food with reasonable prices. Prices normally start from US$ 5.00 per dish. Favorite foods are Tofu Beef, Tofu vegetable, Fish, either fried or baked as well as fish soup, Sashimi, Sweet and Sour Shrimp or Fish, Chicken vegetable, Beef vegetable, several curry dishes, and as one of their specialties, Tempura vegetables, shrimp and fish. Like so many restaurants in Palau, Carp serves fresh sashimi of several different types of fish that is fantastic, and will surprise you how inexpensive it is!Carp is open from 10:00 a.m to 2.00 p.m for lunch and then open again from 4:00 p.m to 10:00 p.m. daily for dinner.What makes this restaurant unique is because it serves the best local delicacy in town.
The famous FRUIT BAT SOUP! Palau has a species of small, insect eating bats, which are not eaten, but most conspicuous are the large fruit bats that can often be seen flapping their wings and gliding through the last afternoon skies. The fruit bat is cooked in coconut milk, ginger and some others local spices then it is boiled for few hours. I’m sorry, but I must admit I never tried it myself because I couldn’t stand seeing the eyes of the fruit bat in the soup! In addition, fruit bats often have a very distinct scent, which is not for everyone. But, believe it or not, just about anyone who has tasted this soup found it delicious!
Jive Cafe and Restaurant
Nice and pleasant location to command sunset. From the terrace you can observe fishes and corals. We serve variety of healthy food at a reasonable price. We have 9 Recipe of Japanese low calorie food. We also have vegetarian food like tofu. We also have selection of wine (California, Italy, Moldova ,etc.), cocktails and Japanese sake and shochu. We are open daily for breakfast 7:00-10:30 am, for dinner 16:30-23:30.
Telephone: (680) 488-1010Fax: 680-488-1471
Rock Island Cafe
OPERATORRock Island CafeP.O Box 428Koror 96940
DESCRIPTIONP.O Box 428, Koror, Palau 96940
Days of Operation: Closed Friday evening until Saturday evening
INCLUSIONS
SPECIAL NOTES:American & International dishes. The best pizza in Palau.